Events

Recall of Device Recall MAK OSS No Head Lock Pin

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    61089
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1438-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-03-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-04-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-02-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107270
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer - Product Code KRO
  • Reason
    Biomet initiated this action after receiving complaints of the mak oss no head lock pin dislodging from its intended position (post-initial surgery). an investigation was initiated and the available lots of the lock pin were evaluated and measured against print specifications.
  • Action
    Biomet sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY ALERT" letter dated March 20, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to continue monitoring implanted patients for disassociation of the pin component and report to Biomet. The Alert included a complete listing of device invoice history and patient information (if supplied). Contact the firm for confirmation of receipt of the notice and for questions at 574-372-3983.

Device

Device Recall MAK OSS No Head Lock Pin
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog number: CP113456 with lot numbers: 593310, 743610, 750120, 815030, and 815040.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Distributed in California and Pennsylvania.
  • Product Description
    REF. CP113456, MAK OSS No Head Lock Pin, NO HEAD / WITH PLUG CO-CR-MO ALLOY/ARCOM UHMWPE || STERILE, R, Biomet Orthopedics Warsaw, IN 46581. || The MAK OSS No Head Metal Lock Pin is to be inserted into the anterior hole of the tibial bearing yoke to secure the OSS Axle in the correct position within the OSS Femoral component assembly.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA